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BRIEFS

March 15, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipping downturn forcing rivals to cooperate THE shipping downturn is forcing a 'reorientation' of the market that will have benefits for all players, said Noburu Ueda, chairman of the largest classification society ClassNK. ICS slams market-based measures GOVERNMENTS have become more interested in raising money from shipping companies than they are in reducing the industry's greenhouse gas emissions when proposing 'market-based' solutions to climate change, said Simon Bennett, director of external relations at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), yesterday. Cruise lines bosses defend safety records In their first major industry gathering since the deadly Costa Concordia accident, cruise line chief executives defended their overall safety record on Tuesday and said that they were confident of better days ahead. Yields on DP World sukuk drop to 6-month low

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OOCL raises rate on Asia to Australian-NZ cargo US$300/TEU from April 15 Cosco to raise Far East-India rates US$400 per TEU from April 15 Huge containerships deluge market after post-downturn delivery dam breaks Pent up consumer demand increases US retail sales 6.5pc in February Port of Jiaxing's February container volume up 48.2pc to 45,100 TEU Access widens to Baltic Exchange forward freight real-time data Shandong seaports' container throughput up 10 per cent in first two months Yangzte has 389 berths built, each with more than 10,000-tonne capacity Djibouti and DP World invite bids to expand terminal to 3 million TEU Port of Gdansk throughput rises 40.5pc to 635,000 TEU in 2011 Port of Cartagena's Contecar Terminal goes live with Vehnet TOS Cathay profit down 60pc to US$708.8 million in 2011, revenue up 9.9pc Hong Kong tops air cargo in Asia, says Air Cargo World's ACE survey Frankfurt Airport throughput falls 9.1pc to 155,105 tonnes in February IATA asks Malaysia to cut next year's fees hike that makes landings costly AirBridgeCargo starts K+N weekly flights from Moscow to Hanover, Beijing Canada to pass forced work order law to prevent pilot, ground crew strike

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INTTRA announces alliance with Tradeshift, a global secure online electronic invoice network MOL holds 'Safety Conference 2012' at multiple locations NYK to instal broadband communication system to reduce CO2 emission Peel Ports invites bids for construction of Port of Liverpool's new container terminal Gaurav Guwalewalia is new DACAAI President Highlights of Railway Budget 2012-13 Railway Budget leaves freight rates untouched Assocham seeks Customs duty exemption for coal imports GST implementation seen boosting logistics sector Pawar urges PM to permit an extra 1 mt of sugar exports

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MARCH 14, 2012
Touax Rail obtaining Entity in charge of maintenance (ECM) certification The French service provider Touax Rail, which specializes in leasing and sales of railcars, has been awarded Entity in Charge of Maintenance (ECM) certification by Bureau Veritas. ... Iata organizing World Air Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) this week. The trade body advocates strong partnerships across th... Bilbao handles more containers in 2011 The port of Bilbao (Spain) handled 31.7 million t in 2011, 5.7% less than the year before, due to declines in the dry and liquid bulk cargo handling sectors. Container traffic, ho... German forwarders say no to accepting liability The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) has prepared a policy document that provides its members with arguments to help counter growing pressure from clients. The la... Gefco extending its partnership with Dacia The French transport service provider Gefco has set up a multi-modal transport solution that combines rail and road transport for the car manufacturer Dacia. From the latter's plan... Finnair Cargo traffic grows in February The Scandinavian carrier Finnair released its traffic performance for February. The cargo division reported that available tonne kilometres grew by 22% and reven... Astral adds Mogadishu to its network The Kenyan cargo carrier Astral Aviation is starting a scheduled freighter service from Nairobi to Mogadishu (Somalia) today (14 March). A DC9 freighter with up to 15 t of capacity... New general manager for Hutton's Hutton's, a UK ship supplier, has appointed David Greenwood as general manager to work at its new head office in Hull (England). Greenwood has been responsible for start-ups, growt... RCL reports 2011 loss Regional Container Lines Group (RCL) reported a loss of THB 780 million in 2011, after taking into consideration the gain from sales of property in Q3/2011. In 2010 the shipping co... IDS with top results in 2011 The partners of Germany's largest general cargo forwarding alliance IDS Logistik transported a total of 11.6 million shipments and generated a turnover of EUR 1.713 billion in fina... SBB: board to have nine members again The board of the Swiss national railway SBB will once again comprise nine members, as prescribed in its regulations. After Christiane Brunner and Bernd Malmström step down from the... Slightly weaker result for Logwin in 2011 Logwin, an international logistics service provider headquartered in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), generated a turnover of EUR 1.335 billion in business year 2011. The result is almos... Gebrüder Weiss achieves record turnover in 2011 The Austrian transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss reported that its 2011 turnover was 9.2% higher than that achieved in financial 2010 and provisional net sales ... Seur posts higher revenue in 2011 The Spanish CEP and logistics company Seur reported 2% more turnover in 2011. The company said that it had seen good growth in international shipments, its logistics business and e...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Austal teams with GD unit to pursue international defense opportunities CLIA leadership talks about cruise industry safety ... and growth plans International Shipholding sells two Pure Car Truck Carriers Tidal power holds huge energy, job potential for New Jersey

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MARCH 14, 2012
TSA member carriers plan additional rate increases Freight index drops during month of January BNSF reports shipments cut CO2 output for customers Virgin America Airlines to begin flights to Portland DOT earmarks funds for Merchant Marine Academy

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MARCH 14, 2012
Reborn in the USA? Shipping analysts question whether manufacturing can return to the States VLCC spot market boosted by Chinese imports from Africa Strong rates gain in Atlantic markets supports earnings rise on Middle East-Asia route as well Author defends findings of Made in America report Sirkin to examine prospects for Europe Global Ship Lease share price declines after flat annual results But CMA CGM recovery bodes well for spin-off say experts February box slump for Port of Los Angeles Import slowdown follows Chinese new year factory closures Milford Haven takes stake in Marimatech UK publicly-owned trust port and key LNG hub buys 36% of maritime laser docking outfit that went into liquidation Sanctions to slash Iranian crude exports by at least a third Shipments to EU states to halt in July Union protests to hit supply chains Trade unions plan global action to halt 'concerted attacks' on New Zealand workers Clippers, pirates and gasoil Conference shows that the more shipping changes, the more it stays the same Counterparty showdowns shift chartering strategies Recent operator troubles show that even once-secure charterers can end in strife BLT seeks Chapter 15 protection in US Embattled group seeks to shield 'most solvent' portion of business Events conspire to undermine Allied steady growth Multiple factors have dented Greek operator's performance LNG rates to rise this year on Angola cargoes Owners with open vessels set for rates rally after recent downturn Sinopec raises stake in CMES Tanker operator completes private placement programme to expand fleet Boxship rates still rising Owners optimistic as panamax interest picks up Russian oil taxes threaten North European aframax markets Measures clamp down on crude exports Peene-Werft yard to stop building ships Parent company wants to shift focus of construction work US import boost expected in March National Retail Foundation forecasts 10% growth Record year ahead for Chinese oil tanker trade January product demand hits seven-month peak Who will Iranian sanctions hurt most? It is a real concern that the insurance ban may not end up crippling its intended recipient Japanese owners most exposed to Sanko European and Singapore-based owners at risk too EU demands international regulation for armed guards on board ships Diplomatic row continues over Kerala killings Eidesvik and DNV launch hybrid battery power trials Viking Lady loads 10 tons of batteries for fuel-saving tests Chembulk promises BLT counterparties 'business as usual' Jakarta parent pledges to seek similar orders in other jurisdictions Restructuring blues You can only kick the can so far before you run out of road Human error sends supply chain insurance claims soaring TT Club director says many of mutual's $120m claims could have been avoided Scorpio Tankers charters in MR trio Latest move in line with product tanker specialist's recent philosophy US urges gun transport easing Submitting to pirate ransom demands only ensures that future crews will be taken hostage SITC navigates smoothly through 2011 China container operator and logistics provider holds its own on the intra-Asia trades US hedge fund wins Dubai Drydocks default claim Ruling deals a blow to $2.2bn debt restructuring

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MARCH 14, 2012
Chembulk assures counterparties FOLLOWING Chapter 15 filings by multiple BLT vessel-owning entities, a company executive underscored today that BLT's Chembulk subsidiaries are not in bankruptcy Pacific rate hike sought BOX carriers serving the trans-pacific recommended a further $300/feu rate increase today to counter losses Crew defended in fatal Indian casualty A BULKER'S owner has defended the ship's crew as Indian police continued to piece together what took place in the vessel's fatal collision with a fishing boat ICS: China's no safety net CHINA'S growth can no longer be relied upon to blow shipping out of its economic doldrums, the Asia Pacific Maritime conference was warned today in Singapore BLT files Chapter 15 BERLIAN Laju Tanker is seeking Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection to shield its assets from US arrest, newly filed court documents confirmed Salvors focus on grounded ship's bunkers SALVORS are preparing to start pumping bunkers off a German-owned box ship that ran aground on Norway's West Coast late on 9 March Drydocks World loses MONARCH Alternative Capital, a hedge fund, has reportedly won a $71.6M n legal claim against Dubai's Drydocks World for defaulting on a loan Tanker's crew saved ALL 18 crew members are safe and unharmed today after their tanker carrying acid sank off China, safety authorities said Golden Ocean selling Knightsbridge shares KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers has reportedly priced 2.4M shares being sold by Golden Ocean, the listed drybulk shipping group in John Fredriksen's empire Bulker congestion falls again SNARLS in drybulk ports have dropped for a fourth straight week as day-delays in coal ports dropped by 15.7% Novorossiysk plans to spend big RUSSIA'S largest publicly listed port company NCSP has unveiled a plan to spend up to $1.1Bn on expansion up to 2020 VLCC ballasters enticed HIGHER VLCC freight rates for voyages from West Africa are tempting ballasters from Asia, said brokers

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MARCH 14, 2012
Senate Transport Bill Includes HMT Language The Senate-passed transportation bill gave advocates for more dredging funds good news on Wednesday. The bill included a... DHL to Spend $47 Million to Expand US Hub DHL said the $47 million expansion of its U.S. hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport will provide parcel customers... Global Ship Lease Posts $10.9 Million Profit Global Ship Lease boosted fourth quarter 2011 profit to $10.9 million from $1.2 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed... Analyst Lars Jensen on Emergence of Megaships (Video) SeaIntel Maritime Analysis CEO Lars Jensen says the deployment of megaships brings advantages of economies of scale and environmental benefits,... Panama Canal Authority Names New Administrator The Panama Canal Authority's Board of Directors appointed Jorge Luis Quijano, the engineer in charge of building the canal's new... Senate Approves Highway Bill The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a transportation bill that would provide $109 billion over two years for highway programs,... Imports Fall, Exports Rise at Port of Los Angeles Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles in February declined 7.8 percent from February 2011 as the nation's largest... ILA's Daggett, USMX's Capo Discuss Labor Relations (Podcast) Harold Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen Association, and James Capo, chair and CEO of the United States Maritime Alliance, sit... Carriers to Raise Pacific Rates Again in April Confident that a previously announced general rate increase of $300 per 40-foot container unit will take effect on Thursday as... NJ, NY Lawmakers to Address Port Tolls State legislators from both sides of the Hudson River will hold a joint hearing in April to examine what they... European Imports Fell 5.2 Percent in January European austerity measures in January pulled containerized imports down 5.2 percent year-over-year, the steepest decline since 2009, according to published... Panalpina, CEVA Begin LCL Services in Developing Markets Panalpina and CEVA Logistics have launched new less-than-containerload services, tapping into strong customer demand in fast growing trade lanes in... Cheese Maker Charged for Shipping 'Tainted' Product A New Jersey cheese maker is charged with shipping "tainted product" purchased from a Pennsylvania trucker also charged with violating... Saudia Cargo, NSCSA Sign Freight Deal Saudia Cargo has signed an exclusive deal to provide express freight services to the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia... Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rates Jump 13.6 Percent Average trans-Pacific spot rates jumped this week as the 15 carrier members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement raised rates by... Cathay Pacific's 2011 Profit Tumbled This year will be even tougher for airlines than 2011 because of economic instability, high jet fuel prices and weak... Kuehne + Nagel Opens Trucking Hub in Vienna Kuehne + Nagel have inaugurated a trucking hub in Vienna to drive growth of the Swiss logistics company's overland groupage... CSAV Lost $1.24 Billion in 2011 Chilean carrier CSAV lost $1.24 billion last year, including $959 million on continuing operations, but said its deficit narrowed during... OOCL to Raise Rates From Asia to Australia OOCL has extended its round of global freight rate increases to include southbound services on the North and East Asia... Zim to Hike Rates on India-Europe Trades Zim Integrated Shipping Services will raise its rates on services between the Indian subcontinent and North Europe, starting April 1.... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Middle East Express Service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a container service connecting Far East Asia, the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East, starting in early...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Hamburg Sud raises Santa-Class ships' capacity Hamburg Sud [HS] has followed Maersk Line and decided to increase the capacity of its last remaining 7,100TEU Santa-class ships on order at Daewoo Shipbuilding ... Spain votes to strike The main Spanish unions have voted for a general strike on March 29 in protest at the government's proposals to reform the nation's labour laws which would make ... Kalmar introduces its SmartPower RTG Kalmar, which is an operating unit of the Finland-based Cargotec group, has developed a new rubber-tyred yard gantry crane which with its smaller engines will use ... ICTSI to operate Lekki Container Terminal in Nigeria Nigeria-based Lekki Port LFTZ Enterprise (LPLE) and Manila-headquartered International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) have signed a memorandum of understanding ... HPH's TERCAT Barcelona gets eight new cranes By this weekend four more super post-panamax quay cranes will have been delivered at Hutchison Port Holdings Group [HPH] Terminal Catalunya [TERCAT], Muelle Prat ... KPA says snarl ups caused by South Sudan traffic Gichiri Ndua, the managing director of Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has now blamed recent congestion at the port on seasonal holidays and a boom in import traffic ... China: yuan to float more freely That was the message from premier, Wen Jiabao, on the last day of the National People's Congress; the change of stance possibly reflecting the nation's recent import ... CIFFA calls for 'fairer' cost system for Canadian customs exams One of the biggest issues for Canadian shippers is container customs examinations according to the Canadian International Freight Forwarders' Association (CIFFA) ... Evergreen goes back to Trieste Further details on changes to Evergreen's UAM service between Asia and the Mediterranean have emerged. Instead of starting in April, it will commence in May at ...

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MARCH 14, 2012
Adelfia tops detention list Greek operator's panamax one of seven bulkers collared by US port inspectors for deficiencies, new report reveals. NOCC details PCTC raid Nordic banks join forces to finance transaction that proves funding can be found in today's market despite belt tightening. Halul to splash the cash Qatari offshore owner bags $60m loan to spend on more new tonnage. Crewman hurt in freak fall Nordic Tankers seafarer broke leg in plunge after grabbing life boat release handle as vessel rolled, report reveals HCL eyes summer swoop London-listed owner plans to add an extra panamax in the next few months, says CEO Fotini Karamanlis. Hasbun climbs CSAV ranks Architect of Chilean containership operator's massive capital crusade steps up to the plate as Arturo Ricke nears the exit. Tanker sinks off China All crew rescued as Kenos Athena suffered water ingress and went down off Guangdong. GSL turning a corner Ian Webber-led containership owner bounces back from consecutive red quarters. ISC sheds PCTC pair International Shipholding chief says $74m transaction with Norwegian Car Carriers will pave the way for fleet expansion. STNG pounces on MR trio New York-listed owner beefs up modern product tanker arsenal with the addition of chartered tonnage. Hellenic's recovery hope Fotini Karamanlis-led bulker owner ends 2011 in the red but has high expectations for a speedy rebound in rates.

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MARCH 14, 2012
A Holistic View of GTM 2012 Forwarders expand LCL services GFS adds Hermes, UK Mail CMA CGM drops Black Pearl again U.S. imports fell 3.4% in February OOCL raising Asia-Oceania rates CN introduces new Prince Rupert service Cloud-given voice in the warehouse Cernak starts as Port Everglades director Mobile sees steel volumes booming

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MARCH 14, 2012
Maersk Tankers evaluates claims about technologies Company focuses on efficiency as an increasing number of customers choose companies with strong sustainable profile Crude stable on Saudi supply guarantees 'Saudi Arabia and others remain poised to make good any shortfall, perceived or real, in crude oil supply.' Asia fuel oil contracts hit three year high 'Demand volumes are not coming in. On a delivered basis, Malaysia may be cheaper at the moment,' says bunker source. Rotterdam prices approaching all time high Markets continue to firm. Bunker prices firming in Middle East 'Mediocre' bunker demand in Fujairah. Tanker gives supplier 'stronger foothold' Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker 'has a 30% share of the marine fuel market in the north-west of Russia.' Jiskoot Technology Centre opens in UK Company expects 'improved lead times to meet customers' demands.' Gasnor sets sights on LNG bunker station in strategic ECA port Expects to sell LNG at prices that will be competitive with using HFO and scrubbers. Shipping industry urged to collaborate, innovate Finding ways to reduce costs of implementing new regulations important challenge for the industry in the future, says ClassNK Chairman and President. Mid-week bunker prices largely down at Asian bunker hubs Demand for bunker fuels generally low. Still 'business as usual' at Sanko Steamship Firm continues to pay necessary costs for fuel, ship crews, says spokesman. Environmental group raises questions about Algeciras terminal Environmental Safety Group says Gibraltar should know the risks. Outlook for Asian cruise and offshore industries 'generally positive' Rising prices of bunkers are prompting vessel owners to seek efficiency gains, says Wilhelmsen spokesman. Sinopec Fuel Oil starts bunkering operations at Lanshan port Rizhao branch of Sinopec Fuel Oil Sales has sold 880 mt of 380 cSt grade at Lanshan port. Japan bunker sales volumes to improve in March Japanese bunker sales expected to range between 320,000 to 330,000 mt in March, traders say. Box carriers see improved margins on spot rate recovery Sharp recovery on freight rates has lifted operating margin above breakeven level on the spot market, says Alphaliner.

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PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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